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Science Module 1-G7

The document outlines the scientific method as a process for acquiring knowledge through observation, hypothesis testing, experimentation, and conclusion drawing. It discusses the scientific method as involving making observations, asking questions, developing hypotheses to test, conducting controlled experiments, recording results, and analyzing the data to draw conclusions. It then provides examples of using the scientific method to investigate how variables like salt or temperature affect plant growth.

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Science Module 1-G7

The document outlines the scientific method as a process for acquiring knowledge through observation, hypothesis testing, experimentation, and conclusion drawing. It discusses the scientific method as involving making observations, asking questions, developing hypotheses to test, conducting controlled experiments, recording results, and analyzing the data to draw conclusions. It then provides examples of using the scientific method to investigate how variables like salt or temperature affect plant growth.

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SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE AND SOLVING PROBLEMS

Science is a way of thinking and a way of gathering knowledge about the world

that is both accurate and reliable. It is the quest to understand and improve our

knowledge of the world around us, and how the things in it work or why they work

the way they do.

The scientific method is like the road map that you follow to get to that

destination. It is the process by which science is carried out, as in other areas of

inquiry; science through scientific method can build on previous knowledge and

develop a more sophisticated understanding of its topics of study over time.

When using scientific method to carry out your own investigation, the first

thing you need to do is observe then ask questions. Just look at all the things around

you. Does something make you curious? Does something seem strange to you? Do

you wonder what causes something or why something happens? Have you asked

yourself; why is the sky blue? What makes soda fizzy? The possibilities for

observations and questions are endless.

The next scientific method will involve you to test hypothesis. Hypothesis is

an educated guess. It is a preliminary answer to the question you have asked that

you will test to see if it seems to be true. Keep in mind that it does not matter whether

your hypothesis is “right” or “wrong.” The next step is to test your hypothesis wherein

you will design and conduct an experiment. After your experiment, make sure to

record the observations and data so you will be able to analyze the results. Finally, you need to draw
conclusions. The main aim is to summarize the

findings of your experiment and determine whether your hypothesis is accepted or

rejected. BASIC STEPS OF SCIENTIFIC METHOD

1. MAKE OBSERVATIONS
There are tons of everyday activities that would make cool science experiments

using the scientific method. A student noticed that ice melted fast in water.

2. COME UP WITH A QUESTION

The students’ observations should lead to some sort of questions. Does ice

melt faster in different liquids? Curiosity on what happens to the ice in liquids is

a simple science experiment perfect for using the scientific method.

3. DEVELOP A HYPOTHESIS OR PREDICTION

You have made your observations and you have your questions. Now you need

to make a prediction about what you think will happen next.

A hypothesis is not simply a guess! A hypothesis is an educated guess or

tentative answer to a problem. The student thinks that ice will melt faster in juice

than it will in water. Maybe he just wants to get a drink of juice out of it.

Example: 1. What happens to the growth of mongo seeds if table salt was

added to the soil?

2. Tomato seeds may grow faster in colder temperature.

Hypothesis: 1. If the amount of salt added to the soil increases, then the

growth of mongo seeds decreases.

2. If tomato seeds were planted in colder temperature, then the

seeds will grow at a faster rate.

Variables

Identifying and controlling variables involve the process of deciding which

variables or factors will influence the outcome of an experiment, situation or event

and deliberately control all recognized variables in a systematic manner.

Variables in an experiment may be independent or dependent. The variable

that is being manipulated or controlled is called independent variable. The


dependent variable changes because of a test. It is the effect that arises from the

changes in the independent variable.

4. CONDUCT AN EXPERIMENT OR TEST THE HYPOTHESIS

We made a prediction that ice will melt faster in juice than in water, and now

we must test our hypothesis. We set up an experiment with a glass of juice, a

glass of water and an ice cube for each.

For the best experiments, only one thing should change! Here, we are

changing the type of liquid we use but keeping the ice cube, the temperature, and

measurements of the liquid the same. If too many factors change at once, you

cannot accurately state what the results are.

The liquids should be roughly the same temperature (as close as possible) and

measured to the same amount, so we left them out to come to room temperature.

This could also be tested right out of the fridge! Set up a stopwatch or set a time

limit to observe the changes!

5. RECORD AND ANALYZE THE RESULTS

Make sure to record what is happening as well as the results. Note changes at

specific time intervals or after one set time interval. When each ice cube is

completely melted, add drawings if you wish at the end results. Was your

prediction accurate? If it is not accurate, state the reason/s.

6. DRAW CONCLUSIONS

This is the opportunity to talk about your hypothesis, your experiment, your

results, and your conclusion which is the final answer to your problem or experiment.

List down the basic steps of scientific methods.

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